The following is the third part of a list of TV series that are ending or have been cancelled during the 2010-11 season.
For more, be sure to check out part one, part two, and part three of the listings.
Note: Go here for the latest 2011-12 season list.
Networks and cable channels have different ideas of when a season starts or ends but, to us, it makes sense to start the season on June 1, 2010 and and it on May 31, 2011. In some cases, the last episode of a show aired earlier than these dates but the network didn’t get around to canceling the series until later. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, try the 2008–2009 page, the 2009–2010 listings.
Downfall (ABC) NEW
Hosted by Chris Jericho, this game show takes place on top of a building and puts a contestant’s potential earnings on a conveyer belt. If they don’t answer correctly or fast enough, they and their prizes are sent hurling off the building to the streets below. All five produced episodes aired.
Entourage (HBO)
A comedy-drama that follows the acting career of Vincent Chase and his boyhood friends from Queens, NY. The pay-for-view cable channel has announced that season eight will be the TV show’s last. The final batch of episodes are expected to air in Summer 2011.
The Event (NBC)
A part of NBC’s troubled Monday night line-up, this serial drama began decently but kept losing viewers nearly every week.
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV’s Channel 101, NBC)
Centered around high school football in Dillon, Texas, it’s been announced that the critically-acclaimed (but ratings-challenged) television series is ending after five seasons on the air.
The Gates (ABC)
The summer serial revolves around a gated community that’s populated by people with supernatural secrets. Though vampires and magic are very popular with viewers, this one didn’t catch on. It won’t be back for a second season.
Glory Daze (TBS)
A sitcom about a bunch of college guys in the 1980s didn’t catch on with audiences. The show’s life has been cut short after one season and 10 episodes.
The Good Guys (FOX)
Though it has some passionate fans, this FOX series could never attract a very big audience. The network has decided to discontinue it and all 20 episodes have aired.
Gravity (Starz)
A comedic and dramatic look at an out-patient program for suicide survivors, this television program never found a large audience. It was cancelled after 10 episodes with the last one airing on June 25, 2010.
Greek (ABC Family)
This college-based series was barely renewed for season four because of a decline in ratings. Season four gave the producers enough time to create a true series finale which aired in March.
Hannah Montana (Disney Channel)
Miley Cyrus decided to call it quits and to move on after four seasons. The final episode aired January 16, 2011.
Hellcats (The CW)
This show about a college cheerleader didn’t bring in enough viewers for the network executives. The finale aired on the same day it was cancelled, May 17th.
Huge (ABC Family)
Nikki Blonsky stars in this drama about a summer weight-loss camp called Camp Victory. The series didn’t get enough viewers for the cable channel so it was dropped after just 10 episodes. The series finale ran on August 30, 2010.
Human Target (FOX) NEW
Christopher Chance has survived all kinds of dangerous situations but couldn’t survive the ratings game. The action TV series has been cancelled after two seasons.
I’m in the Band (Disney XD)
This sitcom about a boy band won’t be back for a third season. The remaining season two episodes will air throughout the rest of this year.
In Treatment (HBO)
The Gabriel Byrne series has come to a close after three seasons but HBO has indicated that they’re interested in continuing it in another form.
JONAS LA (Disney Channel)
The trio of Jonas brothers may still be popular with the pre-teens but their TV show never caught on. It began as JONAS with the boys attending school on the East coast. The moved west and the show’s title changed but the ratings didn’t get better. No season three.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo)
The reality show’s been a part of Bravo’s schedule since 2005. Griffin will continue doing specials for the cable channel.
Larry King Live (CNN)
In June 2010, venerable interviewer Larry King announced that he would be leaving the grind of hosting his own nightly show after more than 25 years. His program was replaced by one hosted by British television personality and journalist Piers Morgan.
Last Comic Standing (NBC)
This reality series was cancelled by NBC in 2008 and then revived for 2010. It may rise again someday but not for next season.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (USA)
Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe return for this venerable crime drama’s final season of eight episodes.
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC) NEW
Dick Wolf has had a long and successful relationship with NBC but that wasn’t enough to save this latest series in the Law & Order franchise.
Lie to Me (FOX) NEW
The series about the ultra-observant Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) and his team has come to a close after three seasons on the air.
Losing It with Jillian (NBC) NEW
Starring one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser, this weight-loss series ran for one season of eight episodes. The finale aired on July 20, 2010.
For more, be sure to check out part one, part three, and part four of this list.
What do you think? Are there any shows on this list that you’ll particularly miss?
Image courtesy TBS.
I miss Friday Night Lights 🙁
Considering how many people purchase DVDs of television series these days, why don’t some of the better ones here continue in DVD format?
You left off “Perfect Couples.” The Paul Reiser show was it’s replacement – and did even worse in the ratings!
John » It hasn’t been officially cancelled yet though there’s no way they’ll renew it.
I think that “The Good Guys” was one of the most entertaining shows on TV for the past few years. But I apparently don’t share the tastes of the masses. There are lots of programs on now that I wouldn’t watch if you paid me, but apparently have good ratings.
Personally I think they should just wipe out primetime TV.
Between the copycat shows, crappy writing, sloppy acting, and overly long commercial breaks
why even watch TV? Personlly I use Netflix and get an entire season on DVD,
watch what I want, When I want and No Commercials.
Haven’t seen all of them (obviously!) but the only one I will really miss is “Lights Out.” The premiere was, as the writer notes, lackluster. It didn’t catch on with me until about halfway through the season, when they started using venerable male actors like David Morse, plus Stacy Keach as Lights’ father was great. Oh, well, win some, lose some 🙁
Actually, I’ve been thinking about canceling my cable. It’s been nothing but crap over the last couple of years & I refuse to use my remote control to navigate through OnDemand.
The only thing I like is Mad Men but for some reason they haven’t had any new shows lately. I don’t understand why shows are only doing half seasons these days. Whatever happened to the September – June TV seasons?
No doubt!!
I thought “Lights Out” was supposed to be a limited run series, he regained his title and that was it. Oh well, it was a good show, kind of dragged in a few episodes, but a good show. I’ll also miss Medium, but I’m glad to see Fringe will get at least one more season. What the outlook for “Chuck.”
Do not cancel All My Children and One Life to Live. ABC has gone nuts. I record those shows while at work. I watch them while cooking dinner. I hate reality TV, I don’t see the point of “So You think You Can Dance”, Stars Dancing, Idol’s singing, Wipeout, Bridezilla’s. I don’t care about Dean and Tory. They may be nice people, but come on! I want to be entertained. That is why I bought a TV. I don’t watch much TV at all anymore because of the reality TV. I like drama and well written comedies. ABC a side… Read more »
Please don’t cancel All My Children & especially One Life to Live. They are a part of me, I’ve watched both since I was a teen.
HOW CAN YOU CANCEL ALL MY CHILDREN AND ONE LIFE TO LIVE ??
2 OF THE BEST SOAPS . WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ?? YOU’RE NOT !!!!
Put Todd on general hospital and give him a better roll.
Are you kidding me? How can they even consider cancelling One Life to Live and All My Children??????????????
All the soaps need to be cancelled. It’s their fault for getting too violent and then letting the children at home see the people commiting murders and not getting caught only to appear in the next event unscaved.
They always cancel the good show and put on stupid shows! They need to keep Dark Blue, Human Target, Chase, No Ordinary People, Lie to Me, The Good Guys, Friday Night Lights. Thers’s more. Quit putting on danceing and sing shows. I don’t need to see stars dance! I liked Trauma and where’s Hawthorn?
DO NOT CANCEL ALL MY CHILDREN> Come on ABC, what are you thinking????